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Reference

Toppers Answers

Toppers Answers

the hindu analysis

Magazine

better india

How to read The Hindu newspaper

Key Sections of NP

Page #	Topic	Notes
Page 1	The Headlines of the day	one read recommended
Pages 2-5	Regional news	can be skipped
Pages 6-8	State News	can be skipped
Page 9	National News	Important
Page 10	Editorial Page	most Important
Page 11	Op-Ed page	most Important
Pages 12-13	News in general	one read recommended
Page 14	World affairs	one read recommended
Pages 15-16	trends, growth params , fiscal policies, socio eco issues	Important
Page 17 and rest	Sports etc.	can be skipped

Waht to Read

events , facts , issues - views/oped , 2.5hrs to 45 min ,
Know what is and what is NOT important , waste of time to study out of syllabus topics
mark essential topics , Understand the developments instead of memorizing
First, read the syllabus thoroughly and choose articles, which are relevant to the syllabus.
Don't focus on political news, remarks, local politics, sports , entertainment, d, awards etc related news.

Focus on following NP Themes

Gov policies and schemes ( administrator/policy maker)
- knowledge on current and past schemes
- their features, weaknesses, strengths, performances etc.
- background of a scheme as well and the context in which it is released,
- (poverty alleviation scheme ,wage employment must be understood)
Gov Dept
- Women and Child Development, Social Justice, Education, Health and Family Welfare
Environment
- Forest and Climate Change, Disaster Management,
Economics
- Monetary policy, bank rates , inflation, unemployment
Science and Technology
- challenges we are facing are dealt with by these departments
Supreme Court and high court verdict
- constitution, const amendment, judiciary,
- rights and duties of citizens,
- history of revolutionary judgments
- keep an eye on the Supreme Court's and High Court's judgments on constitutional matters is important
Int Relations and Int news
- India-US relations, changes or events ,
- Note global event , coup in a country, MNC major decision

Tips Read The hindu NP

upsc prep tips

Know Syllabus(80%) : Memorize syllabus
PYQs
- Refer to 5 years Prev Year Qs (topic wise)
- Keep it as near as possible
Study Aids
- Weekly Time table(topics/week)
Books
- NCERT 6-12 : Art and Culture , History , Polity , Geography , Economics ,
- Core Books ( Polity-Lakshmikanth , IR - Pavneet , Eco - Sanjiv Verma)
- Geography : Oxford Atlas ( Map Reading)
- History : Timelines
SOP reading
- NCERT 3 round reading , 90days challenge
- Read 1 Standard book 10 times rather than 10 books only 1 time
  - First rdg: should be casual
  - 2nd rdg : Analyse pyq papers
  - 3rd rdg : highlight key section , note making
Reports & Reference
- Eco Survey
- ARC Reports
- Constitution of India
- vikaspedia , arthapedia
Essay Writing
- Prewriting / Refine / Revise
- Essays Disha 151
Toppers Answers
- Review Toppers Ans scripts
- Refer to Master Ans writing
News
- The Hindu Editorial Analysis (2)
- Issue : Historical background, factual. Content, current status, pros and cons , challenges, conclusion
- PIB Press releases
- Vision ias current affairs
DAR
- SWOT analysis
Tips
- Regular review : 1-1-1 (Read 1 newspaper , 1 credible textbook and 1 online resource)
- FOMO Dont pile up books , DONT be Information Collector
- Reading newspaper ( must , helpful) , CA : follow news , read n/p no tv and audio
- Correlate syllabus w np reading ,
- Newspaper clipping – 6 files ( Categories) : TH NP cutouts gs 1 2 3 4 topics ,
- Take notes topic wise rather than date wise
- Make brief notes for Key news items , Focus / Editorials / View Points
- Note taking
  - Diagrams , mind maps , Flow charts , Tables , Maps reading
Notes 2024 Prep Plan
- sabbatical 2wk,
- Read Toppers bk(71/gamla/Pavneet)
- Refer to yt shrt(aspirant) ,manuj jindal videos
- Read amz kindle sme bks , upsc files
- Read core books , track reading in wiki list (daily tracker)
- Download yt marathon videos , view 1.5x , yt recos,

Syllabus

Syllabus

GS1 : Art and Heritage , History of India (Ancient, Medieval , modern), World History
GS1 : Indian society , Geography India , Geography World
GS2 : Constitution ,Polity , Governance , Social Justice , International relations
GS3 : Indian economy , Disaster Management , Internal security
GS3 : Agriculture & Food , Environment & Biodiversity , Science and Tech, Infrastructure
GS4 : Ethics , Integrity , moral thinkers , Emotional intelligence , Probity in governance
upsc syllabus

Prep Plans

https://www.upscprep.com/plans/

previous year qs

Prev Year qs

List of Books

Toppers Notes

Topppers blogs

Prep Tips

yt LBSNAA trg
https://digvijaysanjaypatil.wordpress.com/2019/10/04/how-to-use-technology-for-upsc-preparation/
art of reading upsc
yt upsc exam tip
upsc prep tip
upsc ans tip
org notes gdocs*
Notes micro themes https://youtu.be/ffyruloCiqk?si=k_zRsazW45Syw3mO
use gdocs for CA : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZUoyk9AMcM&list=PLmMyXRtEtJEb5Av4MVfnJsdJ7gEJ5QCZV&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB0gcJCYQJAYcqIYzv
cp content g keep : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hK_y24T8BI&list=PLmMyXRtEtJEb5Av4MVfnJsdJ7gEJ5QCZV&index=2&pp=gAQBiAQB
yt Niveditha : https://www.youtube.com/@nivedithashetty_upsc/videos
yt 1yr plan
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GS1

Ind Art & Culture : ncert 11 and 12 , chronology , mind map , tables spectrum , st and lt impact
World History new ncert , pyq ,
Geography ncert class 6-12 , map work , rivers , mntn , draw maps*

GS2

Polity : ncert 11 and 12 , news (admin) , SC judgements , const amendments
Governance : gov schemes , pib /google , CA (TH/IE)
Economy : Ind eco survey ( past 2 yrs) , Budget analysis , eco bodies , indices

GS3

Eco and Env CA , COPs , Int Convention , booklet CA , ramsar sites , nat parks , WLS , flora
Sci and tech pyq trend , tech innovations AI , policy impl
Int security gov sites , CA
Disaster mgmt CA

GS4

Ethics :famous quotes key issues , collection quotes , pyq case studies

Topics

Polity : Preamble , Rights , Pres and Gov , Parliament and State ,federalism , Const (CAG ,ECI , Niti)
Economics : Bank schemes, CRR SLR MPC ,WTO,IMF, World Bank , BoP ,Gov schemes , Sectors trend , GDP
IR : Organization , Conference, Summits , Reports , APEC
Geo :
National Park , Wild Life reserve, Wetlands , New species , Forest Survey , Pollution
Agriculture , Finance , subsidies , MSP , Pattern crops , Climate , Rivers , Lakes, Soil , Vegetation
Minerals & Indstry , Ocean,mountin , Env & Eclgy , Nat Int Org laws , Reports , Indices , Climate Change
History
Ancient Medieval , Harappa IVC Buddhism jainism Sangam chola maurya Gupta( eco ,admin cultural)
Culture - Architecture , Classical songs and dance , Paintings , UNESCO WHS
Sci and tech
IOT , AI , ML , blockchain , big data , biotech , Nobel - med , phy ,space tech and defense ,NASA ISRO

List of Ministries

https://moef.gov.in/union-government-ministries-department

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
- Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)
Ministry of AYUSH
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals
- Department of Fertilizers
- Department of Pharmaceuticals
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
- Department of Commerce
Ministry of Communications
- Department of Posts
- Department of Telecommunications (DOT)
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Department of Consumer Affairs
- Department of Food and Public Distribution
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Defence
- Department of Defence Production
- Department of Defence Research Development
- Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Ministry of Earth Sciences
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Ministry of Education
- Department of Higher Education
- Department of School Education and Literacy
  - NEP 2020 : https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/NEP_Final_English_0.pdf
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ministry of External Affairs
Ministry of Finances
- Department of Economic Affairs
- Department of Expenditure
- Department of Financial Services
- Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
- Department of Revenue
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
- Department of Fisheries
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Department of Health and Family Welfare
- Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health Family Welfare
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
- Department of Heavy Industry
- Department of Public Enterprises
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
- Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Ministry of Labour and Employment
Ministry of Law and Justice
- Department of Justice
- Department of Legal Affairs
- Legislative Department
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Ministry of Mines
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)
- Department of Pension & Pensioner's Welfare
- Department of Personnel and Training
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Rural Development
Ministry of Rural Development
- Department of Land Resources (DLR)
- Department of Rural Development (DRD)
Ministry of Science and Technology
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India
- Department of Science and Technology (DST)
- Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
Ministry of Shipping
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Department of Sports
- Department of Youth Affairs

Public Services

All-India Services

Indian Administrative Service (lAS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Forest Service (lFoS)

Central Services

Central Services, Group A
Central Services, Group B
Central Services, Group C
Central Services, Group D

Grp A service

Indian Foreign Service
Indian P&T Accounts and Finance Service
Indian Postal Service
Indian Railway Accounts Service
Indian Railway Personnel Service
Indian Railway Traffic Service
Indian Audit and Accounts Service
Indian Information Service
Indian Defence Accounts Service
Indian Civil Accounts Service
Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax)
Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes)
Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers
Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers
Indian Railway Service of Engineers
Indian Telecommunication Service
Indian Trade Service
Indian Defence Estates Service
Indian Supply Service
Indian Inspection Service
Central Health Service
Indian Railway Medical Service
Indian Ordnance Factories Health Service
Indian Economic Service
Indian Statistical Service
Indian Cost Accounts Service
Defence Quality Assurance Service
Indian Legal Service
Indian Corporate Law Service
Central Labour Service

State Service

Civil Service,
Police Service.
Forest Service.
Agricultural Service.
Medical Service.
Veterinary Service.
Fisheries Service.
Judicial Service.
Public Health Service.
Educational Service.
Co·operlltive Service.
Registration Service.
Sales Tax Service.
Jail Service.
Service of Engineers.

IAS Officers

TN Seshan : Bought Reforms in Indian Election Commission and SOP for elections
Saurabh Gaur : edu(cloud based tech ans scripts evaluation , engage Byju for 8-10 class )
Ashok Kemka : Enquiry of key cases , most transferrred
Divya Mittal : 9m get water UP Village
Toppers tips : Abhinash mishra , bhavesh mishra (Quora)